Library News: Buffalo

Photographer Doug Ohman will present his collection of photographs of barns at Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 1200 Hwy 25 S. Buffalo, on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:00 pm.
Ohman is well know for his photography books of Minnesota, including "Barns of Minnesota" with text by Will Weaver, "Cabins of Minnesota" with text by Bill Holm, and "Churches of Minnesota" with text by Jon Hassler. This presentation is sponsored by the Buffalo Public Library with support from the Friends of the Buffalo...

Parents now have more choices for children's books about healthy eating and staying active.
Wright County Public Health has donated the children's books to Great River Regional Library using Statewide Health Improvement Program grant funds. The 15-title collection includes books such as "Barnyard Dance," about a farm animal hoedown, and "How Are Your Peeling?" with whimsical fruits and vegetables exhibiting their "natural personalities."
Copies of each book will be housed at the Howard...

A Peterbilt semi truck will be in the west parking lot of the Buffalo Public Library for children to view during storytime starting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22. The storytime topic is Trucks and one of the books the group will read is "Truck Driver Tom." Tom happens to be the name of the driver bringing his truck to the library! This storytime will last about an hour.
Each week at storytime, toddlers and preschoolers explore a new topic designed to encourage interaction with their...

Join us at the Buffalo Public Library for music from the Everett Smithson Band on Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m., band members will share harmonica lessons with the young and young at heart. Harmonicas are provided or bring your own. These lessons are sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. The band performance is 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the library proper and is funded by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy grant. New Orleans/French Quarter music is what you will see and hear...

Join us for a performance by Trillium, the string ensemble of the Buffalo Community Orchestra on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Trillium will be playing seasonal favorites. Take a break from the holiday rush and relax with us. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Buffalo Library. For more information, please call the staff at the library, 763.682.2753.

Join us for an evening with international bestselling author, Brian Freeman. Brian will discuss his books including the newest Jonathan Stride novel, "The Cold Nowhere," which is a finalist for a Minnesota Book Award. Brian will take questions from readers and his book will be available for sale and signing.
The presentation will be in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Hwy 25 S. in Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. Light refreshments will be served.
This program...

The Buffalo Public Library is celebrating Thanksgiving with a fun turkey display.
Stop by and pick up a book about pilgrims, turkeys, feasts and the celebration of America's oldest and most beloved holiday.

Join us for a fun morning at the Buffalo Farmer's Market located near the Buffalo Cinema Theater in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The Friends of the Buffalo Library will have a booth at the market selling books, children's books, cook books and gardening books at bargain prices.
From 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., the WonderWeavers will present "Out of the Magic Pot." Come help these fun story tellers mix up a story stew as they pull...

Join us for an evening with award-winning Minnesota author David Housewright on Thursday, April 4. David will talk about his novels and his writing experience which includes newspaper reporting, teaching, and owning an advertising agency. His recent titles Curse Of The Jade Lily and The Devil And The Diva are up for the Minnesota Book Award this year. David will be available to sign and sell books after the presentation. This free event will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in the Fellowship...

Join up for the eighth annual Buffalo Community Read. The title of this year's book is "Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works" by Atina Diffley. On Thursday, March 14, enjoy discussion at the Buffalo High School. Registration at the Front Lobby is 5:30-6:00 p.m. There will be small-group student led discussion meetings from 6:00-7:00 p.m., and a presentation by the author 7:00-8:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by Buffalo Public Library, Friends of Buffalo Public Library,...